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DX53 EFR

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,900 mi
Last recorded57,900 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EFR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 57,900 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Jan 2018 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,392 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 28,440 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,957 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 8,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 5,115 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 4,109 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 3,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 1,729 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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DX53 EFR is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 EFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 EFR registered?

DX53 EFR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DX53 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 EFR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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